Summary
Jean-philippe Gourdine is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry and glycobiology researcher with over a decade of international experience spanning labs in France, the UK, and the United States. He combines deep expertise in protein chemistry, cell biology, and glycan analysis with practical skills in teaching and laboratory management, now establishing his lab at Lewis & Clark College. His work on the bladder microbiome at OHSU exemplifies a translational bent, linking basic glycobiology to human health. Trained as a mentor and organizer, he has a track record of supervising students, developing novel methods to identify glycoprotein receptors, and contributing to interdisciplinary projects including ontology curation and patent drafting. Known for meticulous troubleshooting and cross-cultural research experience, he brings both rigorous experimental technique and a knack for communicating complex science to students and collaborators.
10 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
M. Sc, Biology, M. Sc, Biology at Université Antilles Guyane
PhD, Biology, PhD, Biology at Universite des Antilles et de la Guyane
French, Spanish, creoles and pidgins, french-based